Vignesh B
Chartered Accountant
Chennai
Summary
Talented Chief Financial Officer enthusiastic about developing policies, procedures and both short- and long-range objectives for the Company
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Practice Leader- Strategic Finance Vertical
Finstein Advisory Services
03.2024 - Current
- Led an 8-member team to deliver high-quality financial consulting services, specializing in accounting, bookkeeping, and MIS reporting for diverse clients.
- Designed and implemented customized MIS frameworks, enabling data-driven decision-making and optimizing financial processes.
- Conducted financial and tax due diligence for M&A and strategic transactions, including engagements with US-based clients, identifying risks and providing actionable insights.
- Developed and deployed analytical dashboards to monitor key financial and operational metrics, enhancing client decision-making capabilities.
- Spearheaded the review and streamlining of statutory compliance processes, ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Specialized in setting up and managing end-to-end operations for NBFCs, including accounting systems, compliance frameworks, and operational workflows.
- Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency and deliver measurable outcomes for clients.
Chief Financial Officer
Fresh2day Private Limited
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to reduce losses and work towards breakeven and profitability.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Worked towards building data analysis and dashboards for the top management from the scratch. Led the digital transformation process and established the flow for the digital transformation (strategic side)
- Worked closely with consultants to approach investment bankers and investors for equity funding
- Led the team to work towards due diligence process
- Led the Loss Prevention team team to work towards auditing of nearly 20 retail outlets and warehouses.
- Worked towards reducing shrink and stock losses at the stores and warehouse by almost 70%.
Assistant Manager- BDO, Manager- EBKC (Subsidiary)
BDO
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Led audit engagements in the role of Assistant manager, in sectors such as real estate, Software services, trading, Food and Beverages, logistics etc.
- Led a team of senior associates and associates during the audit and also involved in their appraisals.
- Initial planning of the job, identification of risks and related controls for different components.
- Involved in technical content creation for trainings and other firm wide publications.
- Extensive application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS’s) and reviewing the financial statements to ensure compliance therewith.
- Building client relationship and supporting them in resolving technical and accounting related issues
- Assistance in implementation and changes pertaining to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) mainly around IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16
Deputy Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
10.2012 - 12.2018
- Performed statutory audit and Tax audit of clients in various sectors including publicly listed entities.
- Handled audits independently as well as in a team and directly reported to the partner in certain engagements.
- Representation before the income-tax authorities with regard to assessment proceedings.
- Providing advice on queries raised / clarifications sought from time to time on specific aspects of Income tax
Education
CA - Finance & Accounts
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India 12.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Accounting principles
Quantitative analysis
Documentation requirements
Financial Management
Operational decision making
Strategic planning
Negotiation
Staff Management
Decision-Making
Timeline
Practice Leader- Strategic Finance Vertical
Finstein Advisory Services
03.2024 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Fresh2day Private Limited
11.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager- BDO, Manager- EBKC (Subsidiary)
BDO
10.2018 - 06.2022
Deputy Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
10.2012 - 12.2018
CA - Finance & Accounts
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12.2010 - 05.2015
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